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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 1

About Leupold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3

Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5

How GX Rangefinders Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

GX Rangefinder Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10

Using Prism Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 41

Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 43

Warranty/Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 44

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Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GX 1 i and2i Series Rangefinders...

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Page 3: ...d Page 3 Accuracy Page 5 How GX Rangefinders Work Page 6 GX Rangefinder Specifications Page 9 Operation Page 10 Using Prism Lock Page 14 Trouble Shooting Page 41 Cleaning Maintenance Page 43 Warranty...

Page 4: ...ng your GX 1i or GX 2i rangefinder Your new Leupold GX Series digital laser rangefinder is a revolutionary range finding device that incorporates advanced digital electronics with state of the art tra...

Page 5: ...2 and advanced trajectory calculations The result is distance measurements accurate to less than a yard no matter the angle at which the laser is fired...

Page 6: ...t Leupold learned the secrets of waterproofing and durable construction that would completely change the world of sports optics Leupold Stevens Inc is still family owned though the focus has turned fr...

Page 7: ...served us well as we ve grown and changed over the decades In fact the firm s founder established the clarity of purpose that we see at Leupold Stevens today We solemnly promise never to let down on...

Page 8: ...g conditions and air quality but the most important factor is the reflectivity of the target For most objects the maximum distance is 600 yards while for highly reflective targets distances of 800 yar...

Page 9: ...range of the instrument As a rule of thumb brightly colored targets are much more reflective than darker targets with black being the least reflective color A shiny surface is more reflective than a d...

Page 10: ...remember Do not depress the POWER button while aiming at a human eye or while looking into the optics from the objective side Do not leave the GX within the reach of small children Do not take the pro...

Page 11: ...an invisible laser and the laser aperture should not be pointed toward anyone The unit will produce an audible click when the power button is activated to notify the user that the rangefinder is emitt...

Page 12: ...agnification 6x 6x Inclinometer No Yes TGR True Golf Range No Yes 7 Selectable Aiming Reticles Yes Yes Quick Set Menu Yes Yes Line of Sight Distance Yes Yes Yards Meters Yes Yes Fog Mode Yes Yes Prism...

Page 13: ...10 Operation 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 P C L U B Quick Set Menu GX 2i display shown with all possible characters visible...

Page 14: ...11 GX 1i GX 2i Battery Power Mode Focus The GX 1i and GX 2i have two buttons POWER and MODE When you initially s...

Page 15: ...l that function is displayed To activate a mode press the POWER button the icon will display steadily and the word On will appear in the bottom portion of the display Pressing the POWER button again w...

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Page 17: ...ged the intended target When using scan mode to range a course feature with integral prisms your GX range finder will produce an audible beep and the lock icon will be shown in the lower left portion...

Page 18: ...used in foggy rainy conditions to screen out false read ings from raindrops or other atmospheric interference to provide an accurate range When entering the Quick Set Menu Fog Mode is the first mode e...

Page 19: ...g is displayed press and release POWER as necessary until the word On is displayed in the lower portion of the display 4 To save the changes and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at lea...

Page 20: ...lated from the line of sight distance incline or decline and current temperature and altitude TGR will display the adjusted range the golfer should play to For example if you have a lie 150 yards from...

Page 21: ...readings will be line of sight LOS measurements How do I activate TGR GX 2i only 1 Press POWER to activate the rangefinder 2 Press and hold MODE for at least 1 second to enter the Quick Set Menu press...

Page 22: ...ch the current conditions each depression of POWER will increase the temperature setting by 5 degrees The total range of available temperature settings is 30 degrees to 120 degrees F Press MODE to sav...

Page 23: ...5 While the temperature is flashing press and release POWER to change the current temperature setting to match the current conditions Each depression of POWER will increase the temperature setting by...

Page 24: ...rent temperature will be displayed followed by the last saved current altitude Press POWER to set the altitude to match current conditions each depression of POWER will increase the altitude setting b...

Page 25: ...s and release POWER to change the current altitude setting to match current conditions each depression of POWER will increase the altitude setting by 500 feet until 9999 has been reached at which time...

Page 26: ...rs This will be shown by a pointer leading to the appropriate club on the right side of the display If the TGR distance falls between two particular clubs or is too long short for any of the available...

Page 27: ...iron will be highlighted and the 3 closest pointers will flash The same is true for shots under the recommended distance for your pitching wedge the pitching wedge will be highlighted and the 3 close...

Page 28: ...ately determines the distance obtained with others The actual distance obtained from an 8 iron 6 iron and 4 iron shot should be input as accurately as possible If no club distance is input the Club Se...

Page 29: ...lector must be activated to input the specific distances achieved with each club After activating both TGR and the Club Selector pressing and releasing MODE will begin the process of entering your spe...

Page 30: ...upper numeric display press MODE to save your selection and move on to the 4 iron NOTE You cannot input a distance value less than or equal to the previous club For example if you choose 155 yards for...

Page 31: ...temperature and elevation at which these distances were obtained Following the input of your measured 4 iron striking distance the next depression of MODE will begin the process of entering the temper...

Page 32: ...ts When the appropriate altitude is displayed press MODE to save your selection and move to the next mode yards meters How do I activate the Club Selector GX 2i only 1 Press POWER to activate the rang...

Page 33: ...seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold MODE for at least 1 second To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the...

Page 34: ...le distance for your 6 iron will be 160 yards The procedure for inputting specific striking distance begins immediately after activating the Club Selector feature Follow steps 1 5 above under the head...

Page 35: ...MODE and skip to step 5 below 4 Press POWER to set the distance obtained with your 6 iron Each depression of POWER will increase the distance associated with your 6 iron shot in 5 yard meter increment...

Page 36: ...in 5 yard meter increments beginning with the last saved distance until 240 yards has been reached Once 240 yards has been reached it will reset to 100 yards and start over again When the appropriate...

Page 37: ...ing distances have been input press MODE and follow the steps below 1 The last saved temperature will be flashing in the bottom portion of the display If you wish to input a temperature other than th...

Page 38: ...to step 4 To save the shown altitude and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at least 20 seconds until an automatic power down occurs or simply press and hold Mode for at least 1 second T...

Page 39: ...completed the input process for setting up the temperature and altitude at which the striking distances were measured To save the changes and return to ranging mode let the unit sit idle for at least...

Page 40: ...37 Function 7 SELECTABLE RETICLES Reticle Reticle without Plus Point...

Page 41: ...38 1 2 3 4 5 6 ply press and hold MODE for at least 1 second To continue through the Quick Set Menu and manipulate another feature press and release MODE until the appropriate icon is displayed...

Page 42: ...display press and release POWER as necessary to toggle between yards and meters which will be This mode allows you to toggle between yards or meters for the measurement output unit TGR is dis played i...

Page 43: ...40 shown in the lower right portion of the display release...

Page 44: ...X 2i ONLY Yes TGR can be used without entering the Club Selector values it will sim ply use the default settings appropriate for the average player Entering your specific values will improve accuracy...

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Page 46: ...move the battery cover shown in diagram on page 11 and remove exhausted battery Insert new CR 2 battery negative terminal first in to the battery compartment Close battery cover To focus the GX rangef...

Page 47: ...0 LEUPOLD 538 7653 Please take a few minutes to register your product at leupold com register Your Leupold GX Series digital laser rangefinder is warranted by the Leupold non Golden Ring Electronic Wa...

Page 48: ...tion QDMA and QUALITY DEER MANAGEMENT are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Quality Deer Management Association RMEF and ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION are registered trademarks of the Rocky M...

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